Symptomatic Dog: Cough and Dyspnea Flashcards
1
Q
when looking at radiographs of an animal with dyspnea or cough what should you pay close attention to?
A
heart size
airway appearance
pulmonary parenchyma
effusion
2
Q
how long does it take to get an NT-proBNP test back?
A
a day
3
Q
if an NT-proBNP test is <900 pmol/L, how should you interpret it?
A
CHF is unlikely
dobermans run low and labradors run high
4
Q
what medications are given when treating CHF?
A
furosemide
pimobendan
ACE inhibitor
+/- spironolactone
5
Q
what is the survival time of degenerative mitral valve disease and CHF?
A
9-12 months
